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4. Safety Instructions
• Follow folding/unfolding instructions.
• Never leave occupied chair unattended.
• Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators,
steep inclines, or icy or slippery surfaces.
• To avoi d ti ppi ng, do not overload the chai r, or hang heavy i tems on the handles.
• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.
• Frequently i nspect the adjustments on the fra me and the posi ti oni ng accessori es.
• Do not use chair after occupant has outgrown it.
• Do not ignore minor malfunctions and maintain the chair in good operating
condition. Monitor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as needed.
• When goi ng up a curb or step, face the chai r forward and ti lt back to li ft the front
w heels over the cu r b. Move for wa r d a n d li ft the r ea r wheels over the cu r b.
• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should transfer out of the
chair and into an approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system.
However, if a transfer is not possible, use only designated chairs in a moving vehicle
whi ch apply to the Wheelchai r Ti edown and Occupant Restrai n System (WTORS)
following the requirements of SAE J2249. Follow tie-down harness manufacturer’s
instructions carefully and refer to Convaid’s ‘Transit Guide’ for specifics.
• When going up a curb or step, face forward and
ti lt the chai r back to li ft the front wheels over the
curb. Move forward and lift the rear wheels over
the curb.
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